Innovation in Sports Performance and Exercise Science Research
Building on our athletics history and world-class research in exercise science, we are spearheading the study of human physiology to promote peak performance.
The University of Oregon is a leader in advancing the science and practice of human health, performance, and sport. The impact of understanding human performance extends beyond competitive athletics, with broader implications to benefit society and enhance health and wellness for all.
The UO is a founding partner in the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, and home to the Bowerman Sports Science Center, Warsaw Sports Business Center, and graduate programs in Sports Product Design and Sports Product Management. With our historical strengths in sports research and product development, we are uniquely positioned to study human performance and sport through multidisciplinary lenses including science, business, and design.
Designing for Sport
Using the latest technology with sustainability in mind, our sports product designers make innovative gear for competitive and everyday athletes.
Promoting Peak Performance
We bring scientists, coaches, and clinicians together to advance athletic performance and maximize recovery.
Studying Sports Science
At UO’s world-class athletic facilities, researchers are developing new ways to measure and improve exercise and health.
The Science of Human Performance
Through our unique sports business degrees and research centers, the UO is leading the study of human physiology and exercise science.
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